Seymour Public Library to host presentation on Civil War battle

Shared from Seymour Public Library's Facebook page.

Griffin Health, Ansonia NAACP honor Black Americans in Medicine

 

In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Jane Cooke Wright.

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson appointed Dr. Wright to the President’s Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke. 

In 1967, at age 48, Wright became professor of surgery, head of the cancer chemotherapy department, and associate dean at New York Medical College. 

These accomplishments made her the highest-ranking Black woman at a nationally recognized medical institution. 

In 1971, Dr. Wright also became the first female president of the New York Cancer Society. 

This is shared from Griffin Hospital's Facebook page.

'Turnback Tuesday': Ice skating on Derby Dam

Turnback Tuesday looks at ice skating. It is suggested the earliest ice skating started in Finland more than 3,000 years ago. 

Popularity increased and recreational skating took hold by the 15th Century. When local waters froze, adults and children would strap on skates and enjoy themselves. It was a time to socialize with neighbors and friends plus do some recreational activity. 

This watercolor shows folks of Derby doing just that more than 120 years ago at the Derby Dam.

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Recuperation journey 2.0: Looking at the sky

The waning gibbous moon at 6:45 a.m. today is 60 percent illuminated. Stay warm and have a peaceful Wednesday.

Ansonia Senior Center to host St. Patrick's Day Lunch for members

 

Silver Sluggers to talk baseball Thursday at Derby Public Library

DERBY - Derby Public Library to host Silver Sluggers Annual "Hot Stove" League meeting with Rich Marazzi at 10 a.m. Thursday.
The meeting was postponed from Feb. 13.

Please register at 203-736-1482 or at dplreference@biblio.org.

This is shared from Derby Public Library's Facebook page.

St. Mary-St. Michael School in Derby to hold bottle & can drive